About this scholarship
We are seeking domestic PhD applicants with advanced skills in mathematical statistics, infectious disease modelling, or spatial modelling to contribute to an ARC Linkage funded project “Surveillance programs and sampling schemes for assessing and maintaining the absence of pests and diseases”.
We intend to fund two PhD projects in the following areas:
- Mathematical modelling of diseases at low prevalence, including designing surveillance to detect emerging pests or diseases, with applications including Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Lymphatic Filariasis and African Swine Fever.
- Spatial modelling of spread of pathogens and pests, including the role of climate variability in driving incursion, with applications including viruses such as Bluetongue virus that are spread by biting midges.
The successful candidates will work closely with ANU staff from the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH), the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS), and in collaboration with staff from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Students will be located in NCEPH for their PhD.
Field of study
Candidates should have a strong quantitative background in statistics, mathematics, or related disciplines. Experience in applying these quantitative skills to ecological, biological, or epidemiological problems would be an advantage.
Duration
Payments made for 3.5 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Selection bases | Academic merit |
The scholarships will be awarded to prospective domestic graduate students who:
- have applied for admission to a PhD in the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health.
- have a Bachelor degree with first-class honours or a Master degree with a research component or equivalent from a recognised university.
- have the skills in mathematical statistics, infectious disease modelling, or spatial modelling required to complete these PhD project.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
How to apply
To apply, you will need to
- Apply separately for admission into the ANU Higher-Degree Research program and meet the admission criteria.
- Complete the Application Form, including the names of 3 referees we may contact and your CV.
- If shortlisted, attend an interview with the selection committee.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications01-Oct-2023 to 19-Jan-2024
Value
$36,652 per annum.
Number of scholarships awarded
2 on offer
Payments made fortnightly
Additional information
Stipend of $34,000pa (2023 rate) for up to 3.5years (full-time equivalent)
To apply, you will need to
- Apply separately for admission into the ANU Higher-Degree Research program and meet the admission criteria.
- Complete the Application Form, including the names of 3 referees we may contact and your CV.
- If shortlisted, attend an interview with the selection committee.
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Interested individuals are invited to contact Professor Katie Glass Kathryn.Glass@anu.edu.au, or Associate Professor Aparna Lal Aparna.Lal@anu.edu.au to express interest in the scholarships.
Contact us
Prof Katie Glass – Research Fellow
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.